Monthly Archives: January 2010

card patterns sketch 48

Posted on January 24, 2010 | 7 comments

I just can’t believe how quickly the weeks go by! It’s my third sketch card with Card Patterns. I’m loving this week’s fun sketch. Check it out here and play along!

sketch 48

Quick Tip: Don’t worry about letters all going in a straight line…especially if it’s a well-known easy to read word. Mix it up to fit your space.

Supply List: Kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics, Origins 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey, Origins canvas tags by Basic Grey, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher and Sanding Block, Thickers by American Crafts, twine, black Crochet Ribbon by May Arts, Curvy Circle Cutter by EK Success

Happy Creating!

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Posted in Card Designs, Card Patterns Sketch

simply saturday…for keeps

Posted on January 23, 2010 | 4 comments

It’s Saturday and a great day for a simple card. This time a valentine.

Thanks for the well wishes for me and my household. The problem with a large family is everyone tends to get it but it takes a LONG time to go through everyone. I’m feeling much better. Hubby and my daughter are the last to get it so next week should be smooth sailing. Can’t wait!

For Keeps

Quick Tip: For a simple card, use your embellishments as the image, decoration and sentiment combined.

Supply List: Black and Kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics, ribbon by Creative Impressions, Hearts by Making Memories

Have a simply wonderful day,

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Posted in Card Designs

framed.

Posted on January 22, 2010 | 6 comments

I adore frames.

This one is designed from Craft-a-Board, a fun chipboard-like product from Ellen Hutson LLC. Step outs are here in the CLASSroom today if you’re interested in the how to’s.

Isn’t this little guy a cutie?

have a great weekend….

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Posted in Cornish Heritage Farms, Ellen Hutson LLC projects, Papercraft projects

just stamp it

Posted on January 21, 2010 | 6 comments

love stamping. It’s what drew me into card designing in the first place. All the options and interesting ways to use the same stamp. This year’s Stamp It Cards has just been released from Paper Crafts and I just can’t wait to see this new issue.

I’m excited to have a few projects in this issue. One of the most exciting for me is this card that I created for the Stamp It Three Ways column. Three designers were asked to create projects using the same stamp set, On the Desk by CHF. As I originally designed this set, I was super excited to see it featured and can’t wait to see what the other designers did with it!

Before I go any further…yes I DO know it is Thursday and I didn’t forget about the Ways to Use it Challenge. If you read my Monday post you’ll know that we’ve had the flu here for a while. Unfortunately, I was not immune and came down with it for the past two days. I’m getting back on my feet slowly but haven’t made it back to crafting again yet. Hopefully today! Michele Boyer, my sweet friend, was so kind to step in and help me out. Check out her challenge here.

just my type of friend

Quick Tip: Choose stamp sets that can be used for various occasions and layouts to get the most value.

Happy stamping!

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Posted in Card Designs, published designs

Pressing Onward

Posted on January 18, 2010 | 5 comments

We have a few wrinkles to press through right now. A household of seven takes a long time to get over the flu. yuck! I though this would be the perfect time to share this simple card.

There’s also been a few wrinkles with this blog. So sorry but the server was having some issues Friday and Saturday. It’s all good now though. It’s confused Feedblitz though so I’m really sorry you are getting so many updates if you use this notification system.

Press Right Through

Quick Tip: Stamp on Sticky Back Canvas for a fun fabric look.

Supply List: Kraft cardstock by Bazzill basics, Domestic Love stamp set by CHF, Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas, Nook and Pantry 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey, button by Basic Grey, flower by Prima, twine, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

I’m hoping this week goes better than last!

Have a good one!

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Posted in Card Designs

sketch 47

Posted on January 17, 2010 | 4 comments

I’m having fun with this week’s Card Patterns Sketch, sketch 47. I had fun putting a unique spin on the sketch by trimming off 3/4″ of the right side of the card front. This allowed me to decorate the right side of the inside with some darling little orange rhinestones. I love being able to show a little peek at the inside of the card.

(XOXO)

This card uses the Basic Grey Sugar Rush papers mixed up with the Sugar Rush Pieces. I love these fun die cut accents and they make for super quick cards. You can personalize the Pieces by sanding them, and adding embellishments such as the bling brackets to highlight the sentiment. To make the heart image pop more, I went over it with a Red Gelly Roll Glaze Pen.

Quick Tip: Accent the edges of your papers by sanding them to reveal the inner core.

Supply List: cardstock by Bazzill Basics, Sugar Rush 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey, Sugar Rush Pieces by Basic Grey, Tim Holtz Sanding Block, rhinestones by Zva Creative, orange rhinestones by MAMBI, metal tag by Making Memories, flower by Maya Road, Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze pen

Have a beautiful day!

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Posted in Card Designs, Card Patterns Sketch